Activities Assistant / Senior Living / Life Enrichment
About The Position
Alto Overland Park is hiring a Full-Time Activities Assistant / Lifestyle Assistant to support resident engagement and daily programming in our Assisted Living and Memory Care community. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in activities, recreation, hospitality, event coordination, healthcare, assisted living, memory care, or senior living environments who enjoy building relationships and creating meaningful experiences for residents. At Alto, our Lifestyle team helps create meaningful moments, social connection, and daily joy for residents. From outings and events to one-on-one engagement, your work truly impacts residents’ quality of life. The primary responsibility of the Lifestyle Assistant is to assist the Lifestyle Director in providing a full-time social and activity program at the Community for all residents and families. Encouraging resident socialization, improving daily living skills, expanding personal interests, increasing physical activity and education. Making every effort to maintain and expand the lifestyle of all the residents.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or 21 to drive the company bus.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) for the state where the vehicle is operated.
- Must possess high energy/enthusiasm, decision making, problem solving, planning/organization, and rapport building skills.
- Must have positive Criminal Background Screening.
- Must have an acceptable Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) record; the record must be checked annually.
- The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous activities or recreation experience preferred
- Assisted Living or senior living experience preferred
- Activity Director Certification preferred
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
- Comfortable driving a van and community bus
- Friendly, energetic, and dependable personality
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience at an independent living, assisted living, or senior nursing facility preferred.
- Appropriate CDL license preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lifestyle Director in conducting and coordinating scheduled activities seven days a week for all the residents at the Community.
- Assist in preparing the monthly Lifestyle calendar, posting the calendar, and distributing it to all residents.
- Facilitate and support monthly resident council meetings and other resident meetings as directed by the Lifestyle Director.
- Assist the Lifestyle Director in contacting appropriate community groups and volunteers to perform specific activities and to assist in the Lifestyle programs.
- Assist in scheduling transportation for residents.
- Be prepared to drive the property vehicles on an as needed basis.
- Assessing residents’ social and lifestyle activity preferences.
- Other job duties assigned – see full job description.
Benefits
- Competitive pay ($17–$19/hr based on experience)
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (for eligible team members)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture
- Opportunities for growth within senior living
- Fun, resident-focused work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
